Modern Family S11E7: English vocabulary

an edible root vegetable with starchy flesh

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

looking old, worn, and a little dirty or untidy

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a style of performance poetry meant to be spoken aloud

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there

something added to fill a space, gap, or empty part

the act of adding salt to food or water

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

a type of strong, pale wine from Spain

a board or strip fixed along the bottom of a wall

stupid, pointless, or not sensible

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to get involved in something in an unwanted or nosy way

a person who makes or sells candles

a circular ring or band

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

completely wet

used to say that something is not believable

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

very interested in or enthusiastic about something

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

with intention; deliberately

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

a group of wild boars

a sudden or noticeable change in someone's mood

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

for a very long time

a sweet fried pastry made from batter poured through a funnel

to join together to support someone or something

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the pattern of lines on the tip of a finger, used to identify a person

a shaped part in a machine that makes another part move in a controlled way

a sauce made from meat juices, often thickened

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

having many bends or turns

a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject, person, place, or thing.

loyal support for a person, group, or cause

the act of bouncing back after hitting a surface

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

to end a romantic relationship

to skip something, especially a meeting or a planned activity

the act of saving something from loss or damage

as; in the same way that

to break suddenly into many pieces

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a hard round nut with a wrinkled edible kernel inside

in a fresh or newly made way

a small oval nut that grows inside a hard shell

used to say that something is too strange, embarrassing, or complicated to explain

past tense and past participle of bed

a person employed to clean and take care of a house or hotel

to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

to begin to cry

very impressive, beautiful, or excellent

a brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, often causing confusion or dizziness

a person who works in a place and helps customers or passengers

to some extent; fairly

a serious promise to do something

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

a casual way to say goodbye

to suffer or die from lack of food

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating